Indo-Pakistani War of 1999: Commonly known as Kargil War, this conflict between the two countries was intense but limited. Pakistani troops SSG troops infiltrated across the Line of Control (LoC) and occupied Indian territory in the Kargil district. IIndia launched a major military campaign and used 9 Para (SF) to flush out the infiltrators. Pakistan was forced to withdraw its forces back across the LoC.

The Cimmerians will tackle High altitude terrain in this re-enactment of a Kargil war engagement in the forgotten sector of Batalik.


Backgrounder -
Indian Special Forces - During Kargil War Approximately 5 Para/Commando battalions were employed. Para Commandos were tasked to locate the Pakistani gun positions & para commandos had moved through the enemy lines and lined up on enemy artillery. Their job was to direct counter battery fire in case any Pakistani guns got in the play. They completed the task successfully allowing Indian Counter battery to fire at Pakistani gun Positions accurately. Due to this the Pakistani guns were forced to remain out of action throughout the war. They also Captured Tiger Hill. 9 Para (SF) saw action where they conducted a number of raids to remove a combined force of Pakistani special forces (SSG), light infantry and militants who had infiltrated across the border and had dug in on the mountaintops. They typically operated in 6 man teams (5 men and 1 officer) for Reconnaissance on mountaintop bunkers primarily involving high-altitude scaling at night, with night vision as help. They also took part in the follow up raids. 9 PARA was actively involved in the forgotten sector Batalik, where it exhibited great courage and tenacity, and was awarded the Bravest of Brave Citation.